Shannon Brown has published Parlor Tricked, a novel about a reluctant psychic, a dead rock star, and a cursed linen outlet, all in suburban Ohio. Parlor Tricked is available on Amazon. Stacey Gustafson has released Are You Still Kidding Me? This second book in her humor collection is available on Amazon. She also draws from hilarious experiences to shape …
Taryn Edwards from the Mechanics’ Institute of San Francisco—a historic membership library—will discuss how to start and sustain a historical research project in the San Francisco Bay Area. She will discuss these topics: Getting started Finding primary sources Overcoming roadblocks Holdings of local archives Free online resources that can help fill gaps in the historical record How to …
LeeAnne Krusemark will discuss finding opportunities that pay in her topic, “Getting Paid to Write for online blogs, magazines, and websites.” To write and get paid for it online usually begins with a pitch or query letter. LeeAnne will discuss when and how to prepare each. While getting paid now is great, she will discuss other …
Novelist, short story writer, and editor Audrey Kalman will discuss a simple writing practice that helps keep the muse close and the words flowing. In her talk, “Seeking the Muse: Connecting with Your Creative Self in an Age of Distraction.” Kalman will address questions such as: Do you find it easy to sit down and begin writing? Are you …
October 13, 2018, is Indie Author Day. Tri-Valley Writers is celebrating by co-sponsoring an event with the Livermore Library from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the library’s Civic Center Location (1188 S. Livermore Ave., Livermore). To kick off the celebration, Ann Parker will interview Andy Weir, author of The Martian and Artemis. Following their …
Tri-Valley Writers has once again been awarded a grant of $1,700 from the Alameda County Arts Commission 2018 ARTSFUND Grants Program. There were 48 award recipients totaling $72,000. The branch will use the grant funds to assist with our 2019 Writers Conference and our 8th and 9th Annual High School Writing Contests. Congratulations Tri-Valley Writers!
The 2018 recipient of Tri-Valley Writers Las Positas Scholarship is Sara Riensche. She is studying Language Arts at LPC. Sarah, who plans to be a teacher, is excited about the ways writing and storytelling can be used in the classroom. She says, “Writing has been a passion of mine for several years, and I am …
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On June 16, 2018, Tri-Valley Branch honored Patrick Coyle with the Sue Tasker Memorial Service Award. Patrick has been a member of the branch since the year of its founding in 2005. He has served on the board of directors as secretary and is TVW’s photographer as well as the STEM critique group leader. In addition …
Tri-Valley Writers takes a brief summer hiatus during the months of July and August. The Board of Directors will be busy planning for a terrific 2018-2019 term. Monthly meetings will resume in September. Critique groups, social media group, Open Mic, and Pull up a Chair and Write continue to meet during the summer, so please forge …
Erika Gardner will have a book signing party for her contemporary fantasy novel, The Dragon in The Garden, Tuesday, November 8 at 6 pm at Towne Center Books in Pleasanton. John Bluck’s science fiction novel manuscript, The Aliens of Valtrit, has been approved for consideration for publication by Amazon under the Kindle Scout program. From …
